717 Tasmac liquor shops closed across Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu government has closed 717 state-run liquor shops following a review of their locations and impact. The move has resulted in the redeployment of thousands of employees, while the state continues to manage the economic implications of the closures.
Why it matters
This reflects a significant policy shift in state-controlled retail and its impact on both public health and government revenue.
Acting on a directive from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (Tasmac) has shut down 717 liquor outlets across the State. While 610 shops had been closed by June 3, 2026, an additional 107 outlets downed their shutters on June 5, 2026, taking the total number of closures to 717. The highest number of shops were closed in the Madurai region with 290, followed by the Coimbatore region with 179. The Chennai and Salem regions saw the closures of 82 each, while 84 were closed in the Tiruchi region.
The article provides a balanced overview of the government's administrative decision and the resulting logistical changes.
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